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A member asked:

Can you take ibuprofen while using aldara (imiquimod)?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: According to the package insert, there is no interaction between the two drugs. They should be safe to take together. Hope this helps!

Dr Russo agreed

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: That should be safe

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2017

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